HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2012-02-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
February 23, 2012
Present: Don Tipps Board Member
Avis Crisp Board Member
Kay Schmidt Board Member
Karen Alexander Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Absent: Mary Shilcutt Vice -Chair
Mike Madar Board Member
Kathy Antropik Alternate
Staff Present: Steve Brown Library Director
Kelly Preston Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order February 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the January 19, 2012 meeting were approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Circulation numbers increased over the same time last year mainly due to an increase
in number electronic resources checked out. Circulation of print materials remained
stable.
There were over 100,000 catalog hits on the Library's website during the month of
January.
Redesign of the Library's website is nearing completion. Staff is working on a few
technical issues with page transitions.
The Library added a new level of access the Star Telegram online. This new service
gives researchers access to full -text, searchable articles in the newspaper from 1990
through current.
The number of libraries that opened in the U.S. increased 2% between 1999 and 2009,
and the number of library outlets increased 3% during the same time period.
The NRH Centre grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday,
April 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Construction of the walkway adjoining the Library and NRH Centre continues. Plaques
with selected quotes will soon be installed along the walkway.
REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PLAN OF SERVICE
Steve Brown reviewed the goals and objectives of the Plan of Service with the Board.
Steve will make final revisions to the Plan of Service before the Board considers
adoption at the March 15 meeting.
UPDATE ON BUDGET OUTLOOK
Budget kickoff for FY 2012 -2013 will be held March 8.
City Council approved 2% merit raises for all full -time and part -time City staff.
DISCUSS 2011 CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS
Steve Brown gave a presentation over the results of the 2011 citizen survey. The
sample size was larger this year than in past years. In late 2011, 3,500 randomly
selected households in North Richland Hills were asked to evaluate city services. 98%
of respondents rated library services as excellent or good.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on March 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Kelly Preston, Administra i e Secretary